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Newly discovered planet survived the death of its star
Astronomers report what may be the first example of an intact planet closely orbiting a white dwarf
By Holly Ober |
| Science / Technology
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Newly discovered planet zips around baby star in a week
The discovery gives scientists a front seat to the earliest stages of planet formation
By Holly Ober |
| Science / Technology